Instant read (or close) thermometer

[GH41]

I know the Thermapen MK4 is pretty much the gold standard but looking for options that don't cost a hundred bucks. I have been using a generic therm for years I get from Amazon. They are accurate but slow to register. Any other options?

 

[ken g]

I know the Thermapen MK4 is pretty much the gold standard but looking for options that don't cost a hundred bucks. I have been using a generic therm for years I get from Amazon. They are accurate but slow to register. Any other options?

Thermopop is highly rated and more economical.

https://www.thermoworks.com/ThermoPop?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrL73iv__6QIVAdvACh0AaADpEAQYASABEgI2-fD_BwE

 

[Mastertech59]

I know the Thermapen MK4 is pretty much the gold standard but looking for options that don't cost a hundred bucks. I have been using a generic therm for years I get from Amazon. They are accurate but slow to register. Any other options?

I've done the cheap thermometers that take several seconds to measure the cooks temperature inaccurately and are done with them. I will say you get what you pay for, at times you can find the ThermoWorks products on sale and that lessens the initial blow for a quality product.

 

[GH41]

Never seen the Mk4 on sale. I don't mind paying 100 bucks for one but I like to have backups. That's when it starts to hurt the pocketbook!

 

[Blues1]

Never seen the Mk4 on sale. I don't mind paying 100 bucks for one but I like to have backups. That's when it starts to hurt the pocketbook!

Classic Thermapen on sale right now for $67.15

https://www.thermoworks.com/Classic-Thermapen

 

[mooncusser2k]

Thermoworks has all kinds of sales. Sometimes for specific products and sometimes site-wide. The Thermapen Mk4 was on sale recently.

A decent alternative is the Javelin Pro. I have one and been happy with it (in addition to my Mk4). I've heard others were pleased with a unit from Inkbird, though I don't have first-hand experience.

 

[Gotbbq]

Yeah, Thermapen does go on sale every so often. I'll bet they have a 4th of July sale. They usually do. ??

 

[GH41]

Ordered the Javelin Pro. The 3 year warranty/price attracted me. If the Thermapen Mk4 goes on sale for the forth I'll get one and The Javelin will be backup. Thanks Moon

 

[Mastertech59]

Buy the best thermometer you can and you'll only cry once.

 

[GH41]

Buy the best thermometer you can and you'll only cry once.

I agree 100% if you can justify the expense. I can afford a Mercedes but it is overkill for going to Walmart for a bottle of propane.